Compton, CA
Living in Compton
Bikeability43
Walkability28
Commute26
Public Transit55
Affordability46
Public Safety34
Airports81
Hospitals18
Colleges82
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Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
97kPopulation+1k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
83%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black28%
Caucasian1%
Hispanic or Latino68%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school38%
High school graduate29%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household83%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$9.7k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector78%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office24%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$355kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$286 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195925%
Built 1940 to 194925%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K39%
$400K to $499K24%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Compton
United States45
California55
Los Angeles Metro Area59
Los Angeles County64
Property Crime in Compton
United States48
California56
Los Angeles Metro Area53
Los Angeles County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (73%)(23%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton79%
Donald Trump16%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 57 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Compton
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding56
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Compton, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Compton, CA
St Timothy's Episcopal Day School
0 miles, SW
Heavenly Vision Education Center
1 miles, SW
Our Lady of Victory School
1 miles, NE
Optimal Christian Academy
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Compton, CA
California State University-Dominguez Hills
3 miles, SW
American University of Health Sciences
7 miles, SE
University of Southern California
9 miles, N
California State University-Long Beach
10 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Compton, CA
Martin Luther King, Jr Community Hospital
2 miles, NW
Saint Francis Medical Center
3 miles, NE
Memorial Hospital of Gardena
4 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Compton, CA
Long Beach Airport-Daugherty Field
7 miles, SE
Los Angeles International Airport
11 miles, W
Bob Hope Airport
22 miles, N
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
26 miles, SE